Definition of Term

(english)
A transverse series of scale rows; scales below lateral line are counted from the origin of the anal fin in an oblique row to the lateral-line scale, but not including the lateral line row; scales above the lateral line are counted fom the origin of the dorsal fin in an oblique row to the lateral line scale, but not including the lateral line row. (See also: lateral line, lateral line scales, lateral scale rows)